Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With Reprise-Warner; Motown Announces HBCU Internship Program; Republic and Ziza Launch Label

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The Linda Lindas, the Los Angeles quartet who went viral as teenagers in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and released the single and video "Burning Out," signaling an upcoming third album. The news arrives alongside other industry moves: Motown launched a new internship program targeting historically Black colleges and universities, while Republic Records and artist Ziza established a joint label venture. The Linda Lindas' deal marks a significant milestone for a group that built a devoted following through early viral success and independent releases.